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Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market has hired industry veteran Vic Savanello as vice president of merchandising for produce.

Chef’d plans to have its meal kits in more than 1,000 stores by the end of June.

No need to “get crackin’” with these pistachios.

Mission, Texas-based Lone Star Citrus Growers’ Winter Sweetz grapefruit enjoyed a successful third season of sales and promo efforts.

Embracing their trendy status, Brussels sprouts are riding a strong wave of demand.

Meal kit company HelloFresh has acquired competitor Green Chef.

Santa Maria, Calif.-based Gold Coast Packing has a new line of riced vegetable products.

Love Beets, Rochester, N.Y., relaunched its marinated baby beets and other beet offerings with resealable packaging that double the products’ shelf life.

Selah, Wash.-based Rainier Fruit is expanding its focus on promoting active lifestyles through a partnership with Wanderlust, a yoga event company.

Avocados are a hit at retail, ranking first among items shoppers said they bought in the past 12 months that they didn’t buy previously, according to The Packer’s 2018 Fresh Trends.